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Hi! I am getting a dissolution with my husband. I live in Ohio.

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Hi! I am getting a dissolution with my husband. I live in Ohio. Do the courts decide how much child support and alimony he will pay even if we agree on a set amount in the dissolution papers? Thanks :)

The courts will usually approve an equitable marital settlement agreement. Child support is always modifiable at a later date regardless of the agreement. Alimony may or may not be modifiable depending on the wording of the agreement. The two of you can agree on alimony without any problem. As to child support, the judge will look to see if the children are being properly supported.

I guess I should be a bit more specific....I"m not out for all of his money but I don't want to sell my boys short....Would $100 a week for a 7 &4 year old boy be in the ball park for a man who made just under$70,000 last year? I made $12,000. I also asked for $50 a week for alimony. I want this to be amicable but I don't want to screw myself either! thanks!

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